Donald Trump is pulling Ukraine aid numbers out of thin air – or maybe somewhere less polite – but let’s be real, does anyone actually know what’s going on? The US president keeps saying that the reason Washington wants dibs on Ukrainian natural resources is because “the United States has …
Read More »USAID vs. India: How Trump’s crackdown alters Washington-Delhi dynamics
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) established by US President Donald Trump under tech billionaire Elon Musk, intended to downsize the federal government, reduce wasteful expenditure, and stop the misuse of funds and corruption, has created huge waves in the US. This affects the bureaucracy at large, elements of which …
Read More »Kiev agrees to Trump’s minerals deal – media
Kiev has agreed to US President Donald Trump’s minerals deal, Financial Times, Bloomberg and AFP reported on Tuesday. The deal could be signed as early as Friday, AFP reported, citing an anonymous Ukrainian official. “Now government officials are working on the details. As of now, we are considering a visit to …
Read More »Judge puts brakes on Trump’s USAID purge
A federal judge has temporarily barred the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Washington’s primary vehicle for funding political projects abroad, from putting thousands of employees on paid leave. The order was in response to a lawsuit filed by two labor unions representing federal workers. A “limited,” temporary restraining order …
Read More »Trump sanctions ICC
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) for investigating the US and its allies. Last November the Hague-based court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a move that angered …
Read More »Trump bars trans athletes from female sports
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order barring trans women from competing in female sports, a move that could impact schools and professional competitions nationwide. The order, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” enforces penalties on institutions that fail to comply. “From now on, women’s sports will …
Read More »Trump plans withdrawal from Syria – media
The Pentagon is drafting plans for a full withdrawal of US troops from Syria, NBC News has reported, citing two anonymous defense officials. The report comes shortly after President Donald Trump suggested that America’s military involvement in the country serves no useful purpose. US troops entered Syria in 2014 on …
Read More »US will ‘take over’ Gaza – Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will assume control over the Gaza Strip, vowing to rebuild the war-torn enclave and create economic opportunities for its future residents. When asked whether US troops would be deployed to Gaza, Trump vowed to “do what is necessary.” Trump made …
Read More »China retaliates against Trump tariffs
China has announced new tariffs and trade restrictions, following a similar move by the administration of US President Donald Trump, which views competition against China as a key foreign policy point. Last week, Trump ordered additional 10% tariffs on all goods from China, saying he is using his emergency authority …
Read More »Trump demands rare-earth metals from Ukraine
Kiev will have to supply Washington with rare-earth minerals if it wants to continue receiving American assistance, US President Donald Trump told journalists on Monday. Ukraine will need to enter a new agreement with the US, he added, calling it a “guarantee” for Washington. According to the 2024 World Economic …
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